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xjintx
March 2nd, 2010, 07:58
I just got back and can't wait to get back again from 4 nights there!!! Was just me and my dog Diesel... other guys had to bail :( Actually was GR8 being alone and out in the remote areas. I camped in some nice places but scouted out some others for the next trip.

Bring what you need... only can get water and firewood at the ranger station. Between remoteness, dog and fire friendly... I will always go here over the National Park. The next time I may even break it up and spend a night in the bunkhouse they rent for $25 and you get hot meal :) for $100 you can stay at the Big House!

Will definitely rent a horse too the next time!

It's all dirt roads but none real tough stuff... but fun.I never needed 4X4 but would not have wanted a 2wd just in case. Rough country but no biggie and I kept away from the sandy areas. Real bad wash boarding on main road.

I love this Park I can't believe this is the first time I've been!
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magimerlin
March 2nd, 2010, 08:17
I have been wanting to get out there for a while. Maybe someday when the job stops getting in the way.. lol

Jeepnube
March 2nd, 2010, 09:49
Sounds like a great place, pic please?

xjintx
March 2nd, 2010, 10:47
Here's a few teasers :) I don't really host a lot of pics... not sure how to do here :(

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Mosephus
March 2nd, 2010, 12:16
Awesome Roger!

Jeepnube
March 2nd, 2010, 12:39
I want that torque tube and rear end lol!

xjintx
March 2nd, 2010, 13:45
I'll sell it to you... you have to go pick it up :D

Twisted_Dakota
March 2nd, 2010, 18:11
Wow!!! Man once I finish my jeep and get your axle started and done we will have to take a trip out there... It looks amazing.

xjintx
March 3rd, 2010, 06:45
Evan, I'm ready to go again :) there is a lot of the park I did not get to... like down by the river.

Long drive but worth it!

Twisted_Dakota
March 3rd, 2010, 07:25
thats one trip i'll definetly have to make.

drifto77
March 3rd, 2010, 07:26
thats one trip i'll definetly have to make.

Me too.

magimerlin
March 3rd, 2010, 07:34
I see a new group ride forming here.......

drifto77
March 3rd, 2010, 07:36
Whens a good time to go?

TOMTOM
April 29th, 2010, 18:14
Im gonna subscribe in case something happens. Thanks for posting picks, now i wanna go even more.
TOMMY

DeftwillP
April 29th, 2010, 18:18
Alright Roger, you've got half the board interested now.

Cottontail
April 30th, 2010, 06:54
I just did a google search on this State Park.

Check out this 19 page guide giving trail hints, road discriptions, and camp information.

Hell, I'm 1280 miles one way from the park and I would consider it!!!

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/big_bend_ranch/media/publications/pwd_bk_p4501_0152k_RoadsToNowhere

old_man
April 30th, 2010, 08:24
I used to roam that area about 40 years ago. Love the desert camping.

wheelinscott
April 30th, 2010, 10:21
Im smelling a chapter run out there...... or is that my bo???.... i dunno.

either way it sounds sweet.